Senior Technical Design Talent Acquisition Partner
General MotorsFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience for niche technical talent within top-tier technology companies. A demonstrated ability to quickly absorb and synthesize complex information, coupled with a track record of high intellectual rigor, is essential. Exceptional curiosity and a proactive approach to learning are also required.
This role involves leading full-cycle recruiting to source and close specialized technical talent, including roles like Applied Scientist, Staff Data Scientist, and Director of Scientific Computing. Responsibilities include translating job specifications into effective sourcing strategies, finding creative sourcing channels, providing an exceptional hiring experience, proactively identifying and resolving hiring process issues, articulating the company's value proposition to candidates, educating internal staff on market dynamics and recruitment strategies, advising senior executives on talent strategy, reporting pipeline performance, supporting hiring managers in prioritizing recruiting efforts, coordinating offer details, and contributing to overarching recruiting processes and philosophies. The recruiter will also occasionally support non-technical searches.
AI-driven mineral exploration for clean energy
KoBold Metals focuses on discovering new deposits of essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel, which are crucial for clean energy technologies. The company employs artificial intelligence to enhance the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and predictable. Their proprietary AI tool utilizes a concept known as Efficacy of Information (EOI) to guide data collection during exploration, helping to reduce uncertainty. KoBold invests over $60 million annually in more than 60 projects across three continents, leading extensive research and development efforts in the field. Unlike traditional exploration methods, KoBold aggregates comprehensive data about the Earth's crust's physics and chemistry, allowing for a more scientific approach to mineral discovery. The company's goal is to locate and sell mineral deposits to clean energy companies, providing them with the necessary resources while maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.